Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole. A hearty combination of seasoned ground beef, creamy sauce, melted cheddar cheese, and crispy tater tots, baked to perfection. This easy-to-make dish is a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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For the Casserole:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the beef: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic. Drain excess grease.
- Prepare the filling: Stir in the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Assemble the casserole: Spread the beef mixture in a baking dish, top with tater tots in a single layer.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 35 minutes. Add remaining cheddar cheese on top and bake for another 10 minutes.
- Serve: Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute cream of mushroom soup with cream of chicken or cream of celery.
- Add frozen mixed vegetables for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
